• Surg Tech First Assistant

    BayCare Health System (Lutz, FL)


    **Why BayCare? - "** We dedicate our lives to caring for yours”

     

    Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

     

    Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

     

    **Job Title:** Surgical Technologist – First Assistant

    Position Description:

    + As defined by the American College of Surgeons, Surgical Assistants (SAs) are trained individuals who are able to participate in, and actively assist the surgeon in, completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain homeostasis, and other technical functions.

    Requirements:

    + High School or Equivalent

    + Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

    + Minimum of 3 years experience as a Surgical Tech OR 1-year Surgical First Assistant experience.

    Specific Skills:

    + Delegation skills; Interpersonal skills; Customer service skills; Written and verbal communication skills

    + Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position; Computer skills appropriate to position; Medical terminology use and understanding

    + Preceptor skills; Work with a team; Work independently

    + Organizational skills; Critical thinking skills

    Benefits:

    BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals with merit increases, yearly team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

     

    **Facility:** BayCare Health System, Surgery-SJHN

    **Location:** St Joseph’s North

    **Status:** Full Time, Exempt: No

    **Shift Hours:** 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    **Shift:** Shift 1

    Shift 1 = Days, Shift 2 = Evenings, Shift 3 = Nights, Shift 4 = Varies

    **Weekend Work:** Occasional

    **On Call:** Yes

    **Does this position fall under CMS guidelines for COVID19 vaccine or exemption?** Yes - CMS Requirements Apply

    **How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

    **Position** Surg Tech First Assistant

    **Location** Lutz:St Josephs North | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** null